What are the factors that threaten food security?

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1. Factors that threaten food safetymicrobiological, chemical and physicalThe dangers can be summarized under three main headings:

   • Microbiological hazards: It occurs due to harmful microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi) found in foods. Bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli and Listeria are prime examples of these dangers.
   • Chemical hazards: It occurs due to harmful chemicals found in foods. These chemicals can be observed in foods through various sources such as pesticides, veterinary drug residues, heavy metals and food additives.
   • physical dangers: It occurs due to foreign substances (glass pieces, metal pieces, stones, etc.) found in foods.

   Other threats to food safety include:

   • climate change: Drought and extreme weather events negatively affect food production.
   • Biofuel use: Diverting agricultural lands allocated for food production to biofuel production reduces food supply.
   • Lack of education and workforce: The low education level of the rural population leads to a qualified workforce problem in agriculture.
   • Poverty and high food prices: Rising food prices reduce consumers’ purchasing power and increase poverty.

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